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Water your own grass

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18. “I am calling you to a life of thankfulness. I want all your moments to be punctuated with thanksgiving” — Jesus … Continue reading →

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From Tears of Sorrow to Tears of Joy

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

One word that described my mother would be “Encourager.” My Mom was my biggest cheerleader. If she only knew how far I’ve come along with my dream of writing and publishing … she’d be waving those imaginary pom-poms and saying, … Continue reading →

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Guilty or not guilty?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“Investigate my life, O God, find out everything about me; cross-examine and test me, get a clear picture of what I’m about; see for yourself whether I’ve done anything wrong – then guide me on the road to eternal life” … Continue reading →

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Be thankful along the way

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18. I am calling you to a life of thankfulness. I want all your moments to be punctuated with thanksgiving –  (Jesus … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my strength

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation” – Isaiah 12:2.  

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Thoughts after the Boston Marathon bombings

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

How do we make sense of hate crimes such as the Boston bombings this week? Crimes that maim and even kill innocent people and alter lives forever? My finite mind will never reason it out. There is no justification for … Continue reading →

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Share your story

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us” — 2 Corinthians 4:7. God gave each of us a message, a song, and a story in our … Continue reading →

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Focus on what you do have

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

When you focus on what you don’t have or on situations that displease you, your mind also becomes darkened – #JesusCalling. Rather, offer “the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call upon the name of the Lord” – Psalm 116:17 (NKJV).    … Continue reading →

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Nothing is impossible with God

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“With Him, nothing is impossible” — (Luke 1:37). I’m considering the words to the famous song written by Chris Tomlin, “How Great is Our God.” Only five one-syllable words, but packed with power and meaning. Let’s look at a few attributes … Continue reading →

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Spring: it’s just around the corner now!

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

Finches display yellow once again Spring is close at hand Winter passes Have no fear Hang on   Put winter garb away Sun shines radiantly Vibrant color palettes replace Dismal gray Our God truly reigns!

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